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3232116089940Bucks Buzz: Deer in Headlights – Bucks Blown Outhttp://snotapwi.com/bucks-buzz-deer-in-headlights-bucks-blown-out/
http://snotapwi.com/bucks-buzz-deer-in-headlights-bucks-blown-out/#respondWed, 22 May 2019 13:49:42 +0000http://snotapwi.com/?p=11910If you ask a Bucks fan heading into Game 4, what they expected to happen, I am willing to bet you that no fan said ‘They’re going to get blown out and the series will be tied at 2.’ Even the most pessimistic fan would

]]>If you ask a Bucks fan heading into Game 4, what they expected to happen, I am willing to bet you that no fan said ‘They’re going to get blown out and the series will be tied at 2.’ Even the most pessimistic fan would not expect something like this from Milwaukee. This was jarring considering everything we knew about the Bucks. It was not like Game 2 where the Raptors got their asses kicked from the start of the game. Bucks trailed by only one point at the end of the first quarter then it all went to hell from there.

Player of the Game: Khris Middleton – Here’s the lone bright spot of the game. Middleton had a great game this evening. He scored 30 points with seven assists and six rebounds. This is easily one of his best starts of the playoffs for him. He helped this team stay alive in the second quarter as it appears the Bucks were crumbling yet kept it alive. One of the things I appreciated about Middleton is he never held his head down. He tried to keep guys engaged and be a leader out there. We haven’t seen that from Midds.

Honorable Mention: Norman Powell – Seriously, fuck this guy. He is the Bucks killer. I don’t know what I could say about him. He is easily the scariest player on the Raptors. Not Kawhi Leonard, but Norman fucking Powell. He has been excellent for the Raptors. He scored 18 points on 13 shots and actually wasn’t that good yet Powell found a way to make himself known in Game 3 and 4. If not for Powell in Game 3, Bucks are up 3-1 heading to Game 5.

What do you change if you’re Bucks?
This team should ‘trust the process’ a little bit, but it appears that things are broken a little bit especially with Eric Bledsoe. See how he can work with the bench unit and insert Malcolm Brogdon or George Hill into the starting line (Note on Brogdon, we saw it with Kawhi Leonard but it appears Malcolm was dead tired in this game). They have to be better on defense. With great players, there is an attitude of either you let that guy beat you or the guys around him. Bucks chose the latter and got burned in the last two games. Let Kawhi have 50 and shut down everyone else around him.

Today’s Daily Tap on Bucks-Raptors Game 4

Next up: Game 5 is happening which will arguably the biggest game in recent Bucks history. Bucks haven’t had a decisive Game 5 at home since 2001 semifinals versus Charlotte. Funny enough, they lost that game and beat Charlotte on the road in Game 6 then won in Milwaukee for Game 7. That series weirdly enough played out like this one. We shall see what happends in Game 5. There are so many things that could happen honestly. Bucks are going to need their supporting cast to show up in this one. Love this team and believe in this team but it’s gut check time.

]]>http://snotapwi.com/bucks-buzz-deer-in-headlights-bucks-blown-out/feed/011910Drake – Annoying Superfan or Passionate Fan?http://snotapwi.com/drake-annoying-superfan-or-passionate-fan/
http://snotapwi.com/drake-annoying-superfan-or-passionate-fan/#respondWed, 22 May 2019 13:22:38 +0000http://snotapwi.com/?p=11907Milwaukee Bucks lost their second straight game to the Toronto Raptors. It was not a fun game. In fact, I would rather stick needles in my dick than watch that game again. One of the more annoying parts of the evening was Drake, the world

]]>Milwaukee Bucks lost their second straight game to the Toronto Raptors. It was not a fun game. In fact, I would rather stick needles in my dick than watch that game again. One of the more annoying parts of the evening was Drake, the world famous hip-hop artist, celebrating like he was the 13th man of the Raptors. People are calling him this generation’s Spike Lee which is fair in my opinion. People wavered back and forth on how they feel about Drake. Some people believe him to be annoying and tiresome and wanting to make sure the cameras are on him. Others think that Drake is a great fan and ambassador plus his celebrity means he can do whatever he wants on the court. Let’s make an argument for both then you can decide.

He tries so hard to be an athlete
Drake loves to be seen with athletes. It almost matters to him more than being with attractive women. He likes the idea of athletes loving him and wanting to be around him. That matters to Drake. Not sure it matters to anyone else. Therefore, Drake believes himself to be the 13th man of the team and be all over the court including giving head coach Nick Nurse shoulder rubs. It is obnoxious. He can roam all over the front row without any sort of warning. He is not a normal fan, yet, there still should be rules around this type of practice. What gives Drake the right to be all over the sideline? Because he makes good music? Get the fuck out of here.

He is a diehard sports fan and we should appreciate that in a celebrity
When celebrities watch sports, they’re usually very vanilla. They do not want to show off their emotions and would rather watch the game like they hope the guys on the court would do for their sport. Drake takes it to another level. He wants to make sure that it is known that his passion is more like any fan on the street and makes him relatable. Would Bucks fans be freaking out if Aaron Rodgers showed this kind of emotion at a Bucks game? They’re different people but folks would eat it up.

While I admire Drake’s passion, I cannot get over the ‘Look at me, I love sports’ attitude that Drake carries with himself. That’s the problem right there. He wants to do it for the camera more than the team. Sure, he’s a big fan but wants you to know that every time he is in an arena. Since he doesn’t perform in Milwaukee, it will be nice to actually have him here for Game 5.

]]>http://snotapwi.com/drake-annoying-superfan-or-passionate-fan/feed/011907Aaron Rodgers Delivers Epic Game of Thrones Ranthttp://snotapwi.com/aaron-rodgers-delivers-epic-game-of-thrones-rant/
http://snotapwi.com/aaron-rodgers-delivers-epic-game-of-thrones-rant/#respondWed, 22 May 2019 12:59:10 +0000http://snotapwi.com/?p=11904TELL EM WHY YOU MAD, KING! Aaron Rodgers did not like the ending of Game of Thrones like most people. Someone in the Wisconsin media asked him his thoughts about after OTA’s today, and you can tell Rodgers was waiting to have a conversation about

]]>TELL EM WHY YOU MAD, KING! Aaron Rodgers did not like the ending of Game of Thrones like most people. Someone in the Wisconsin media asked him his thoughts about after OTA’s today, and you can tell Rodgers was waiting to have a conversation about it. He went off in two minutes giving his critique of the final episode. This obviously went viral through the state as well as nationally. I’m pretty sure I saw every outlet post the rant to their Instagram feeds yesterday. I’m sure the showrunners of Thrones are upset that they gave him a spot in the second-to-last

Apparently, Rodgers continued this conversation well after the fact as well. Dude was not pleased. He expected greatness and didn’t get it. There are so many questions I have about Game of Thrones and the last two seasons. So much could have been done, and it feels like they missed the boat time and again. I do think it shows you what happens when you don’t ride the momentum of last season considering the time between seasons.

]]>http://snotapwi.com/aaron-rodgers-delivers-epic-game-of-thrones-rant/feed/011904Game 4 Isn’t a Must-Win For Milwaukeehttp://snotapwi.com/game-4-isnt-a-must-win-for-milwaukee/
http://snotapwi.com/game-4-isnt-a-must-win-for-milwaukee/#respondTue, 21 May 2019 13:08:14 +0000http://snotapwi.com/?p=11891Bucks fans are not good about losing in the year 2019. I get it. They didn’t lose often in the regular season, therefore, when they’re faced with a little adversity, things get tight for them. That’s why some including occasional contributor Nolan Murphy believe that

]]>Bucks fans are not good about losing in the year 2019. I get it. They didn’t lose often in the regular season, therefore, when they’re faced with a little adversity, things get tight for them. That’s why some including occasional contributor Nolan Murphy believe that tonight is a must-win for the Bucks. Milwaukee slipping down to a 2-2 deficit would be bad news for the Bucks moving forward with Toronto having all of the momentum heading back to the Fiserv Forum for a decisive Game 5. In reality, Bucks fans underestimated Toronto after Game 2, and they’re starting to get nervous that they put the cart before the horse leading to uncertainty about Game 4.

Milwaukee does not have to win this game. They really don’t. They lose tonight, and Raptors hold serve at home. Toronto has only dropped two games at home during the playoffs thus far, and they have steamrolled opponents in a few matchups. Milwaukee would have to lose four of five games to lose the series. That hasn’t happened all year, and why would it now? That said, it is not like the Bucks are underdogs tonight. Vegas put them at two-point favorites meaning they’re showing some confidence in a Bucks bounceback. There are factors to believe that the Bucks will win tonight but that doesn’t make it a given or a must that it absolutely has to happen tonight.

Bucks are a force when they lose a game. They take it personally when they lose basketball games. Milwaukee only lost back-to-back games once all season. The average margin of victory after Milwaukee losing a game the next night is the Bucks +13. They’re dominant the next game after losing, and the same goes for Giannis Antetokounmpo after a bad night. Look through his game logs, and you’ll see him not have two straight bad scoring nights. These are all the reasons why Vegas knew that to put Milwaukee as an underdog tonight.

All of that being said, Raptors could win this game. When this series started, there were some including myself who believed this to be a quick series. But things change as the series goes on. I’m not wavering on the Bucks tonight or the Bucks for the series, rather, knowing that there’s a chance that things could go south because Toronto is a good basketball team.

]]>http://snotapwi.com/game-4-isnt-a-must-win-for-milwaukee/feed/011891Josh Jones Wants Out of Green Bayhttp://snotapwi.com/josh-jones-wants-out-of-green-bay/
http://snotapwi.com/josh-jones-wants-out-of-green-bay/#respondTue, 21 May 2019 12:42:04 +0000http://snotapwi.com/?p=11887Green Bay Packers begin OTAs today and Josh Jones will not be there. According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, Jones is seeking a trade from the Packers as he sees his playing time dwindle with the additions of Adrian Amos and Darnell Savage. This isn’t a

]]>Green Bay Packers begin OTAs today and Josh Jones will not be there. According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, Jones is seeking a trade from the Packers as he sees his playing time dwindle with the additions of Adrian Amos and Darnell Savage. This isn’t a surprise, but it is definitely disappointing considering Green Bay drafted Jones in the second round of the NFL Draft. This is one of the former Packers general manager Ted Thompson’s bad selections. It is also a shame that the NC State product doesn’t want to fight for playing time in the offseason and would instead like to get traded.

Packers safety Josh Jones is skipping the voluntary OTAs and working out in Florida because he’s hoping to be traded, a source told ESPN. The source said the 2017 second-round pick believes it would be best for both parties if they parted ways. Story coming on ESPN shortly.

This sounds like a Wally Waukesha (For those who don’t listen to the podcast, a local suburban fan who is team-first to the fullest), but Jones deciding to punt on OTAs is a weak move. Savage is a rookie. There is no guarantee that he will be ready to start Game 1 of the NFL season. Sure, the writing is on the wall moving forward with his career, but why not at least try to show out and be better than your competition versus taking the easy way out with a trade? He is not a premier player. He can only hit people really hard but other than that, he is clueless in coverage yet refuses to play more of a linebacker position.

Jones has two years left on his rookie deal meaning he will be easier to move if the Packers do decide to trade him. If Ha Ha Clinton-Dix received a fourth-round pick, Jones cannot garner more than a sixth or seventh, right? Like he isn’t that good. And maybe that’s the problem with Jones himself. No one tells him that he has miles to go before being an actual football player versus a guy with loads of potential who knows how to hit a little bit. We’ll see if Gutekunst can find a partner for him.

]]>http://snotapwi.com/josh-jones-wants-out-of-green-bay/feed/011887Warriors’ Sweep Puts Pressure on the Easthttp://snotapwi.com/warriors-sweep-puts-pressure-on-the-east/
http://snotapwi.com/warriors-sweep-puts-pressure-on-the-east/#respondTue, 21 May 2019 12:22:09 +0000http://snotapwi.com/?p=11882Golden State Warriors completed a sweep of the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. They did it without Kevin Durant who is battling a calf strain, and the other guys stepped up in a major way. Kevon Looney, Alonzo McKinnie, both with Wisconsin ties, had

]]>Golden State Warriors completed a sweep of the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. They did it without Kevin Durant who is battling a calf strain, and the other guys stepped up in a major way. Kevon Looney, Alonzo McKinnie, both with Wisconsin ties, had great games. Golden State also got the best version of Draymond Green which none of us have seen in the last couple of years. In three of the four games, Golden State trailed by double-digits only to take the lead late in each game. This really could be 3-1 or 2-2 yet it’s a sweep because Golden State is that damn good. Now, they get nine days off before the NBA Finals which is bad news for Milwaukee and Toronto.

If Bucks can get up 3-1, they look pretty good from a rest standpoint against Golden State. If they go down 2-2, things go out the window from being well-rested to face Golden State. They still get time off regardless of the outcome of this series. NBA Final begins on Thursday, May 30th, even if the series would go seven, Bucks or Raptors would have two days of rest. But if the series goes long in the East, the amount of wear-and-tear that will be on the body will not compare to Golden State.

Ryen Russillo of ESPN and The Ringer talks about how rest is overrated and an overblown topic in sports. It is an interesting take by one of the most respected guys in sports media. Personally, I go in and out of where I stand on rest. It matters in some capacity, but how much does it matter for the NBA Finals? If these teams go deep, the only game where rest may play into the game is Game 1. Then, the teams get a few days off between each Finals game. The only real effect the sweep could have on the Bucks/Raptors in Game 1.

NBA wants the Eastern Conference to go deep and not lose the momentum of the Finals leading up to next Thursday yet they also would like Giannis Antetokounmpo versus the Warriors. We’ll see if they can have their cake and eat it too.

]]>http://snotapwi.com/warriors-sweep-puts-pressure-on-the-east/feed/011882Daily Tap: Packers Aren’t Losing A Popularity Contesthttp://snotapwi.com/daily-tap-packers-arent-losing-a-popularity-contest/
http://snotapwi.com/daily-tap-packers-arent-losing-a-popularity-contest/#respondTue, 21 May 2019 05:29:51 +0000http://snotapwi.com/?p=11879Daily Tap, Milwaukee’s near-daily sports podcast giving you all you need to know in 20 to 30 minutes. Charlie talks about the Bucks-Raptors Game 4. Why he thinks there will be a Giannis revenge factor, what will Bledsoe’s minutes look like? Is this a must-win?

]]>Daily Tap, Milwaukee’s near-daily sports podcast giving you all you need to know in 20 to 30 minutes. Charlie talks about the Bucks-Raptors Game 4. Why he thinks there will be a Giannis revenge factor, what will Bledsoe’s minutes look like? Is this a must-win? Topic shifts to the Packers where Charlie discusses how they’re still a popular team in the state of Wisconsin. Nothing has changed outside of Milwaukee. He explains why. Podcast wraps up discussing Bill Barnwell’s latest on the Packers.

]]>http://snotapwi.com/daily-tap-packers-arent-losing-a-popularity-contest/feed/011879Rory McIlroy Joins the Bucks Bandwagonhttp://snotapwi.com/rory-mcilroy-joins-the-bucks-bandwagon/
http://snotapwi.com/rory-mcilroy-joins-the-bucks-bandwagon/#respondTue, 21 May 2019 05:24:19 +0000http://snotapwi.com/?p=11876This bandwagon keeps getting fuller. After adding Gucci Mane last night, Milwaukee Bucks add a new addition to their bandwagon. Golfer Rory McIlroy decided to jump on board. McIlroy is an Orlando Magic season ticket holder has decided to join up with the Bucks. He

]]>This bandwagon keeps getting fuller. After adding Gucci Mane last night, Milwaukee Bucks add a new addition to their bandwagon. Golfer Rory McIlroy decided to jump on board. McIlroy is an Orlando Magic season ticket holder has decided to join up with the Bucks. He gave Giannis a shoutout as one of the best golfers in the world got up some shots. Not sure Giannis is a golfer, but I would love to see it with his length. Someone send Rory a Bucks jersey with his name on it as quick as possible.

Is this the best shot? No, no it isn’t. But McIlroy plays the game of golf, not basketball which seems like a good idea to me. Rory’s mentions were filled with salty ass Raptors fans which is the new standard, I guess. McIlroy is the first golfer to join the bandwagon as I continue to keep the books for the wagon. Gucci Mane, OBJ, Neymar, Rory are all a part of the Bucks fandom. What’s going to be crazy about the NBA Finals is there will be some celebrities making the decision to visit in Milwaukee. I’m sure the local media will keep their calm and not act batshit crazy about a celebrity is in town.

]]>http://snotapwi.com/rory-mcilroy-joins-the-bucks-bandwagon/feed/011876BrewCap Weekend: Brewers Go .500 on Tough Road Triphttp://snotapwi.com/brewcap-weekend-brewers-go-500-on-tough-road-trip/
http://snotapwi.com/brewcap-weekend-brewers-go-500-on-tough-road-trip/#respondMon, 20 May 2019 12:35:34 +0000http://snotapwi.com/?p=11873Milwaukee Brewers did not have an easy road trip in the middle of May. They went to three cities, 10 games and 10 nights playing two division leaders and one battling for the top spot in the National League East. You can look at this

]]>Milwaukee Brewers did not have an easy road trip in the middle of May. They went to three cities, 10 games and 10 nights playing two division leaders and one battling for the top spot in the National League East. You can look at this road trip in two ways. One is the Brewers were .500 for the 10 games going 5-5, and that’s perfectly fine for a long road trip. The other could be they lost two series, and if the Saturday games go their way, it’s a very successful road trip. Brewers are 28-21 and 1.5 games back of the Chicago Cubs for first place. Let’s look back at the weekend against Atlanta.

Sunday: Brewers 3 Braves 2 (10 innings) – This is a solid win for the Crew. Brandon Woodruff dazzled yet again going a season-high eight innings and striking out six batters giving the Brewers’ bullpen some much needed time off. Woody made two mistakes to Ronald Acuna Jr. and Freddie Freeman but other than that, he did the damn thing on the mound. Cool for Keston Hiura to get his first big league home run. Ben Gamel is the difference maker despite struggling at the plate of late.

Saturday: Braves 4 Brewers 3 (10 innings) – Josh Hader does not give up many home runs to lefties, but Freeman is another kind of lefty. He took him yard in the 10th inning to beat the Crew. They battled back late after Alex Claudio gave up the tying home run to new Braves phenom Austin Riley. Brewers were a pathetic 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position. They could have easily had this one but could not deliver the big hit. A theme that hurt them during certain points of last season.

Friday: Braves 12 Brewers 8 – This game looks like a slugfest but really, it was blowout disguised as a slugfest. Brewers got an ass kicking from the Braves, and mostly, it had to do with Corbin Burnes inability to locate his pitches. He gives up three home runs yet again as the game blows open for Atlanta. I’m not sure what the Brewers can do with Burnes at this point. He feels lost and needs to spend extended time in Triple-A.

Next up: Brewers head home for two games on Tuesday/Wednesday to play Cincinnati. Brewers have not played their division rival since the early part of the season where they notched a sweep. Brewers will send Gio Gonzalez to the hill to face Sonny Gray. This is an ironic start considering the Brewers were in hot pursuit of Gray last year to pair with pitching coach Derek Johnson. Cincinnati did that, and it’s not exactly paying off well.

]]>http://snotapwi.com/brewcap-weekend-brewers-go-500-on-tough-road-trip/feed/011873PODCAST: Resilient Bucks Come Up Shorthttp://snotapwi.com/podcast-resilient-bucks-come-up-short/
http://snotapwi.com/podcast-resilient-bucks-come-up-short/#respondMon, 20 May 2019 12:12:06 +0000http://snotapwi.com/?p=11870Daily Tap, your one-stop podcast for all the Wisconsin Sports, is back for its Monday edition. Charlie gives the Tappers an update on a crazy week for him then it’s Bucks time. He breaks down Game 3 discussing Giannis’ struggles, why he’s proud of the

]]>Daily Tap, your one-stop podcast for all the Wisconsin Sports, is back for its Monday edition. Charlie gives the Tappers an update on a crazy week for him then it’s Bucks time. He breaks down Game 3 discussing Giannis’ struggles, why he’s proud of the Bucks, what’s wrong with Bledsoe and more. Charlie chats up the Brewers weathering the storm and on to easier teams. He looks ahead to next week as well. A little bit of PGA Championship talk speaking about Brooks Koepka. The podcast wraps up with Game of Thrones takes for the final 5 minutes or so.